Penicillin Cocktail Recipe

Whisky
Author: The Bar Team
Penicillin Cocktail

The penicillin cocktail is a modern classic known for its distinctive combination of smoky, spicy, sweet and sour flavours. The drink was created in New York City in 2005 and rose to prominence, gaining the status of a craft cocktail. It is an excellent starting point for people new to Scotch blends, masterfully balancing assertive smoky overtones with more approachable flavours.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1

2.5 units of alcohol per serving

Equipment

  • 1 x Rocks glass
  • 1 x Cocktail shaker
  • 1 x Jigger
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Method

Pour

Using a jigger, measure the liquid ingredients and add to a cocktail shaker with ice.

Mix

Shake and fine strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.

Garnish

Garnish with a slice of lemon or candied ginger pieces.

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